The name Basil: meaning and origin
- Basil name meaning
- Basil origin
- Georgian names
Basil comes from the Greek basileios and means royal, kingly. It is a name with a noble sound.
Where does the name Basil come from and what does it mean?
The root of the name is the Greek basileus, king, and basileios means royal. In Christianity Saint Basil the Great is one of the greatest Fathers of the Church. In Georgia the name also appears as Basili and Vasil.
Famous people named Basil
The best-known bearer is Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea and Teacher of the Church.
Pet names for Basil
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Baso
- Vaso
- Basiko
What character is linked to the name Basil?
People say Basils are dignified, wise and very generous. A royal name with a royal character.
The numerology number of Basil
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Basil in Georgian (ბასილ) add up to 243, which reduces to 9. In numerology, 9 is the number of compassion, wisdom and care for others. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.